Registered Dietitian Associate, Norton Children's Medical Group - Gastroenterology 8a-430p

Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian Associate-NMG serves as a provider of nutrition-related education and patient care within the Norton Healthcare (NHC) system. This role provides direct patient care and support, including a comprehensive nutrition assessment, intervention, evidence-based education and nutrition-focused physical exam under policies and protocols approved by supervising Licensed Care Practitioners / Providers and RD peer mentors. The Registered Dietitian Associate-NMG facilitates and coordinates onsite programs and classes on nutrition and relevant health and wellness topics. The Registered Dietitian Associate-NMG is responsible for assisting the implementation of processes and programs, along with monitoring, documenting, tracking and reporting patient results. The Registered Dietitian Associate-NMG provides nutrition support recommendations for those requiring alternative nutrition and will measurably improve patient outcomes and adapt patient-facing education and services to fit all literacy and socioeconomic levels. As a clinical team member provides direct patient care, they will utilize critical thinking, decisive clinical judgement and demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision in an ever-changing environment. All certifications and education are to be successfully maintained. The Registered Dietitian Associate-NMG functions as part of multidisciplinary team and collaborates with organizational departments / committees and partners with external programs to provide robust health and wellness options to patients served. This position fulfills additional roles and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required :

Master Degree in Nutrition and / or Dietetics; A Bachelor Degree is acceptable in lieu of a Master Degree if RDN certification was obtained on or before 12 / 31 / 23

Dietitian (State) (DT) - licensed in state of practice; KY or IN and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (National) (RDN), within 6 months of hire

Desired :

One year experience in specialty healthcare setting

Dietetic Internship; Master Degree